Summary
South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-shortened Women's World Cup cricket match in Colombo. South Africa chased the adjusted target of 121 runs with ease, thanks to strong performances from Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. The win moves South Africa to second place in the tournament standings.
Key Facts
- The game was shortened by rain, with South Africa needing to reach 121 runs in 20 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
- South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt scored 60 runs not out, and Tazmin Brits scored 55 runs not out.
- South Africa won the match by 10 wickets, reaching the target in less than 15 overs.
- Vishmi Gunaratne of Sri Lanka retired hurt but later returned to score 34 runs.
- South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba took 3 wickets for 30 runs.
- Masabata Klaas of South Africa took 2 wickets for 18 runs.
- This victory marks South Africa’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament.
- With this win, South Africa is positioned just one point behind leaders Australia in the World Cup standings.
